THE ASTRONOMER Electronic Circular No 294 1989 May 03 20.32UT. Telecom Gold 72:MAG60138 JANET:GMH at UK.AC.RO.GREENWICH-STARLINK Ed:Guy M Hurst, 16, Westminster Close, Kempshott Rise, Basingstoke, Hants, RG22 4PP, England. Telephone:(0256)471074.Int:+44256471074 Telex:265871(MONREF G) Quote"72:MAG60138 ATT G.HURST"in FIRST line. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Q1989/28 Brian Marsden asks for our assistance in respect of an unconfirmed report of a SN in NGC 3147 (RA 10h12.8m DEC +73 39,1950). The object, of magnitude 13.5, is quoted as at: RA 10h13.0m DEC +73 44 (1950) apparently placing it about 5' north of the galaxy's nucleus. Visual or photographic checks are urgently needed, please e-mail results using the express option. Guy M Hurst